The Full-Grown Butterfly Magnolia: A Spectacular Spring-Flowering Tree

The butterfly magnolia tree (Magnolia x ‘Butterflies’) truly lives up to its name with an incredible display of large, fragrant, canary-yellow blooms in spring that resemble a flock of giant butterflies hovering among the branches. When fully mature, this is one of the most breathtaking flowering trees you can grow Mature Size and Habit A … Read more

Exploring the Varied Types of Mandevilla Plants

With their showy trumpet-shaped blooms, mandevilla vines make a stunning statement in gardens and containers. While they were once only available as vining types breeders have expanded the offerings to include more compact, shrub-like varieties. If you love mandevillas, knowing the differences can help you pick the perfect one for your needs. Traditional Vining Mandevillas … Read more

Complementing Caladiums: 15 Winning Companion Plants for Pots

With their outrageously colorful artistically shaped leaves caladiums are the divas of the shade garden. These tropical beauties look fantastic on their own but really shine when paired with complementary companion plants. The key is choosing partners that enhance the caladiums’ dramatic foliar display rather than compete with it. When planning container plantings consider companion … Read more